Those teams have draft picks and lots of cap space to look forward to.

My team the Mavs are in a tough spot unless we can lure a big time free agent. Just good enough to not get a lottery pick but not good enough to contend. Nearly all of our players are on 1 or 2 year deals, we probably won't be able to keep Mayo and the clock is ticking on Dirk and Marion. I see dark times for the Mavs after Dirk retires unless we can get a big time free agent signed to a long term deal.

The Wizards have under 24 year old talent that can be all stars though. Nene and the other vets can be moved, and it all falls on John Wall coming back and progressing. They are in pretty good shape. I think Vessley is going to be very solid too

They're still dishing out 21 mil a year to arenas who isn't even playing , so I don't see them in the playoffs this season or next

Those teams have draft picks and lots of cap space to look forward to.

My team the Mavs are in a tough spot unless we can lure a big time free agent. Just good enough to not get a lottery pick but not good enough to contend. Nearly all of our players are on 1 or 2 year deals, we probably won't be able to keep Mayo and the clock is ticking on Dirk and Marion. I see dark times for the Mavs after Dirk retires unless we can get a big time free agent signed to a long term deal.

theyve had lottery picks for 3 years now, they have no direction and look like they are adding random players. Mavs at worst will have a clear slate after getting rid of everyone if they want to

The Nets. Their core is already locked in place, and Deron Williams, the only All-Star out of them, isn't getting any better. Joe Johnson with his max deal is a 16-3-3 role player, and Lopez is good for 20ppg but can't rebound or play defense.

That team is already maxing out its ceiling and that ceiling is a first round loser. Bad news is, no way to blow it up until Johnson is gone, and by that point they'll probably have to trade an unhappy Deron Williams who just wasted some of his prime years.

The Nets. Their core is already locked in place, and Deron Williams, the only All-Star out of them, isn't getting any better. Joe Johnson with his max deal is a 16-3-3 role player, and Lopez is good for 20ppg but can't rebound or play defense.

That team is already maxing out its ceiling and that ceiling is a first round loser. Bad news is, no way to blow it up until Johnson is gone, and by that point they'll probably have to trade an unhappy Deron Williams who just wasted some of his prime years.

The Nets. Their core is already locked in place, and Deron Williams, the only All-Star out of them, isn't getting any better. Joe Johnson with his max deal is a 16-3-3 role player, and Lopez is good for 20ppg but can't rebound or play defense.

That team is already maxing out its ceiling and that ceiling is a first round loser. Bad news is, no way to blow it up until Johnson is gone, and by that point they'll probably have to trade an unhappy Deron Williams who just wasted some of his prime years.

So true. Deron Williams should have jumped ship as soon as Dwight was a no go. He did not have many choices though at all for a better team...do not say the Mavs either.

In three years they will have an aging Tony Parker, budding prime Kawhi Leonard, prime Danny Green, and what else?

Duncan gone. Ginobili gone. Their vets (Diaw, Jax) will have retired or moved on.

Most importantly, Pop will probably be retired.

That's a lottery team in a small market with basically one player to build around who might not even be an allstar talent (Lenoard). A late lottery with Parker playing for a couple more seasons. Which is worse.

I wouldn't worry about SA's situation. If there is anything they do well is manage their financial situation - almost to the exclusion of winning championships - not getting the required talent because they're so fiscally responsible.

They have been an elite team for so long that one takes it for granted. True, Duncan is a once-in-a-lifetime player and they got lucky with Parker and Manu. But their scouting is superb (see, trading George Hill to get a bigger, longer, stronger, CHEAPER Leonard). They might not be competing for championships after TD, TP and Manu but they'll be alright with Leonard, Green, Splitter and a few good draft picks once they suck. They don't have anyone with a bad contract (unless you count Bonner). I'm just going to enjoy these last 3 years of TD's career.

I honestly don't think the Celtics will be in that bad of a spot once KG and PP retire. That alone will clear A LOT of money off of the books, and I think the Boston organization has a good reputation of taking care of its players and maximizing their talent; also well respected coach in Doc. Plus Rondo will still be in his prime, so I could definitly see them signing a big name superstar. I bet a lot of players would love to play with Rondo.

They also have a couple pieces like Bradley, Bass, and Green who could either pan out and become very solid contributers, or also be very moveable pieces to put more talent around Rondo; could probablt get a lot back for those guys. I think the Cs will be ok

Lakers are the team set the best in 2 years they got no contracts except for maybe Dwights

People act like players line up for free agency for the Lakers but outside of Shaq every Lakers great I can think of was drafted or acquired in a trade. Lakers will be able to build decently around Dwight I'm sure but not a title contender for a while when Kobe, Nash retire and Gasol leaves in free agency in two years.